OPEN THE GATES
On arrival
Inspect the larvae and retain the suitable supplied holding medium. Keep the container closed except for controlled feeding and checks. Confirm the actual listing rather than substituting black soldier fly larva instructions.
BUILD THE REFUGE
A secure holding setup
Use a secure container with ventilation fine enough to retain the animals and prevent escaping adults later. Keep the holding cup away from direct sun and household food. Do not place live larvae in an open dish while preparing another enclosure.
KEEP A STEADY WATCH
Temperature & placement
Follow the storage instructions provided for the batch. Short-term holding and deliberately raising adult flies are different projects. If cooling is specified, measure the storage temperature rather than assuming every refrigerator setting is suitable.
PROVISION THE COLONY
Food & hydration
A purchased feeder batch is not a request to start a decomposing-meat culture. Do not add household waste or liquids to the holding cup. Remove only the portion you can offer promptly, and follow your pet’s usual species-specific feeding and supplement plan.
THE DAILY WATCH
Care between feedings
Inspect for dead larvae, excess wetness, and changes toward pupation. Pupae and adult flies require different handling and containment. Order a practical quantity for your feeding schedule and contact keeper support if the shipment stage does not match the listing.
AVOID THE COMMON TRAPS
Mistakes worth preventing
- Using black soldier fly larvae care just because both are maggots.
- Leaving pupating stock in an adult-escape-prone container.
- Adding raw meat or scraps to the feeder cup.